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A review by darkcrystal1839
Empress by Karen Miller
3.0
Having finished the whole trilogy, I now appreciate this first book much more. You begin the trilogy seeped in this horrid Mijaki culture, and you need that in-depth knowledge to truly appreciate the threat against the much more likable Ethrea (in books 2 and 3). It’s not just some vague “bad thing” coming to destroy the “good thing.” You really know what’s in store for the Ethreans, and it makes it pretty horrifying as you read the pathetic attempts made by the people of Ethrea to stave off what you know to be inevitable. Sure you hope it will work out for the best, but when you compare the two nations, you know damn well who would kick whose ass in a fight.
Karen Miller definitely wrote an epic with this trilogy, and it’s a great read. As I said, if you can wade through the first book, it certainly pays off. And if you can make it through this entire trilogy, you have a new appreciation for Karen Miller’s raw talent. I’m currently reading another set by her, and I think if I didn’t know how good her writing can really be, I might have given up on the book I’m reading. She’s got a way of introducing you to her worlds and stories that makes you wonder a little when the real meat of the story is going to begin, if ever. She certainly expects her readers to hang in there for the long haul. I would definitely recommend giving these books a go, especially if you’re a fan of the fantasy genre. And hey, if you don’t like them, at least they’re look great on your shelves.
Karen Miller definitely wrote an epic with this trilogy, and it’s a great read. As I said, if you can wade through the first book, it certainly pays off. And if you can make it through this entire trilogy, you have a new appreciation for Karen Miller’s raw talent. I’m currently reading another set by her, and I think if I didn’t know how good her writing can really be, I might have given up on the book I’m reading. She’s got a way of introducing you to her worlds and stories that makes you wonder a little when the real meat of the story is going to begin, if ever. She certainly expects her readers to hang in there for the long haul. I would definitely recommend giving these books a go, especially if you’re a fan of the fantasy genre. And hey, if you don’t like them, at least they’re look great on your shelves.